Several score Hoes Down volunteers arrived at Full Belly Farm on Sunday 9/25, helping us prepare for October 1st. Festival weather is predicted to be mild, but our volunteers cheerfully worked through high heat to build the hay fort,  spread wood chips, clean the volunteer kitchen, make scarecrows, put up tents, clean supplies and all kinds of other jobs. The Hoes Down Festival is special for many reasons, but the outpouring of volunteer energy makes it wonderful and unique. Come celebrate sustainable agriculture, say goodbye to summer crops and welcome in the fall!